Cates Electric, Inc.

Powering Central Valley Businesses and Homes for 26 Years

From new construction to emergency repairs, Cates Electric is the licensed electrical contractor Modesto and the Central Valley trust — residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural.

✓ Licensed & insured – Lic. #949615
✓ 26 years of experience
✓ Family owned and operated
✓ Financing available

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Electrical Work Isn’t Something to Gamble On

A shortcut on electrical work doesn’t just risk a bad outcome, it risks your home, your business, and your safety. Unlicensed work, outdated panels, and code violations don’t announce themselves until something fails.

Cates Electric has been doing this the right way for 26 years, licensed, insured, and code-compliant on every job, whether it’s a single outlet or a full industrial power distribution upgrade.

Full-Service Electrical Contracting

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Residential

Panel upgrades, lighting, rewiring, whole-home automation, and emergency repairs.

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Industrial

PLC programming, infrared thermography, ARC flash studies, and equipment troubleshooting.

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Commercial

Remodels, troubleshooting, data, EV charging stations, and panel upgrades for businesses of all sizes.

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Agricultural

Design builds, irrigation systems, automated lighting, and 24/7 emergency service for farms and agribusinesses.

26 Years of Trust, Built One Job at a Time

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Licensed & Insured

California C-10 Electrical Contractor, License #949615.

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Family Owned & Operated

A local team, not a national chain — accountable to this community.

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Transparent Pricing

Clear communication and honest quotes, with no surprise charges.

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Financing Available

Flexible financing options to help you move forward on bigger projects without delay.

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Full-Service Expertise

From a simple panel upgrade to industrial PLC programming, one contractor handles it all.

Our Service Areas

Proudly Serving Modesto and the Central Valley

Cates Electric serves Modesto, Turlock, Riverbank, Oakdale, Tracy, Manteca, Ceres, Lodi, Stockton, and the surrounding Central Valley.

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Testimonials

What Our Customers Say

    
 
 
         
   Natalie Glasgow 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. “I had an amazing experience with Cates Electric. They arrived on time, explained everything clearly, and made sure the job was done safely and neatly. Their attention to detail and professionalism were outstanding. It’s hard to find someone this reliable—definitely my go-to electrician from now on!”
  
 
        
   Tyler de Camp 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Called on Cates Electric for the 10th time and as always Eric Cates came through. After doing a walkthrough, Eric provided multiple options all of which fit within budget and completed the work ahead of schedule. We’re very happy with the end result and appreciate the professionalism. Thanks Eric and the Cates team for another successful project.
  
 
        
   Kevin McCarthy 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Eric, the owner of Cates Electric, absolutely knows his craft. We needed all-new lighting installed throughout our home where there had been none before, and he handled it with complete confidence and zero stress. Every step felt smooth and efficient, and he finished the project in an impressively timely manner. We’re so grateful for his skill and professionalism. Highly recommend Cates Electric for anyone who wants the job done right the first time! ⚡🏡✨
  
 
  
 
  
 
   Google rating score: 5.0 of 5, based on 3 reviews

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